ABOUT JMW

John M. White works and lives in Philadelphia as a filmmaker. As a visual storyteller, John sees the story first. He sees the people, their stories and connections, and brings that together in a visual medium. Having worked on larger commercial projects to small budget indie films, John sees the value in hard work, getting the shot, and finding the story.

COMMERCIAL WORK

RATP DEV "LET'S CONNECT"

When a global company has a story to tell, they often look to their employees and clients for firsthand experiences. What RATP Dev didn't know when they started this project was how far and deep the passion ran with both their operators and passengers. This film is a look at the everyday person who rides with RATP Dev from Bloomington to Daytona Beach to Austin.

DJI "PROTECTING KENYA’S ELEPHANTS FROM ABOVE"

With more areas around the globe being used for agriculture and development, elephants are increasingly at risk from poachers and other human encounters. At Kenya’s Mara Elephant Project, staff are turning to drones as a vital tool for managing these extraordinary animals. JMW shot on location in the Mara Desert, Kenya, as well as edited and color graded.

DJI "INSPIRING GIRLS TO PURSUE STEM"

Around the world, schools are putting an increasing emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math. DJI is helping contribute to the development of STEM with partners. This past summer, a group of young women got the chance to learn about STEM subjects with the Tello drone from Ryze, and the Spark from DJI.

UPM "THE PATH"

Big pharma isn't always big. Sometimes they start out small as a research program in a university, only to find that they've grown just big enough to move out on their own. UPM Pharmaceuticals found their new home in Bristol, Tennessee, and this film shows how they handle new, lifesaving drugs from concept to production.

FILM WORK

LARRY FINK "BOXING"

Larry is known for getting close to his subjects and truly capturing unique, tender moments. This film is an intimate look at Larry's book "Boxing," which focuses on the stories around the fighters, not just the fights.

CRAIG & OLIVIA "PERFECT PLACES"

Craig & Olivia have been making music together for years--this cover shows not only their music talent, but their connection to each other. Check out their YouTube channel for their latest work.

ROLES

PRODUCER

The unsung hero of any production is the producer, and John knows how to get the right people together to do the job the right way. Any large scope project needs a person who understands everything from top to bottom--the mood, the audience, the client, the budget. And it's the producer who brings all those elements together to make a solid project come to fruition. John is able to use his gift of gab for good purposes in this context: people like him, dammit, and that means they'll work with him and work hard for him.

DIRECTOR

Having a vision for the final cut is critical. When everything comes with a camera built in, and content is everywhere, having the right person in charge is the only way to cut through the noise. As a director, John prides himself on working with actors as well as non-actors to create a cohesive piece that speaks to its audience.

CINEMATOGRAPHER

The frame was John's first love in film school. Knowing that a photo works or doesn't is something that comes with practice--diligent practice. And having practiced his first craft for years, creating that dynamic frame that works for the story as well as the edit is John's forté. The visual medium speaks to today's audience, and that audience needs something compelling. John does compelling.